RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Parish School Mass
Last weekend we celebrated our Term 3 Parish School Mass. During this Mass, candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation in our Parish were presented. I am sure we will join together as a community to pray for them all as they continue along their faith journey. Confirmation will be celebrated at Holy Trinity on September 17th, and at Saints Peter and Paul on September 19th.
Sunday Gospel: , Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells another parable, this time about a banquet or feast. The message is simple; be humble, and not to assume that we have a higher position or status than others.
This can be a challenging Gospel. It has far reaching Social Justice implications, but also, implications for how we live out day to day lives. Looking at today’s Gospel and hearing Our Lord’s command, ‘Invite the poor, the crippled, to the feast’, how do we respond? Do we freely offer to share our time with people who are not our social equals (or above?) Why not? Jesus assures us, ‘humble yourself and be exulted’.
Youth Ministry at Transfiguration Parish
A message from our Youth Minister, Sarah Pearson:
On the 25th of August, we held Term 3’s first parish youth group (TYG). Ten students from Years 4-6 came. They had the chance to talk about how they can share their faith through their actions and discuss what those actions could be. They then had the chance to have some food and play some games. I encourage all students from Years 4-6 to come along to the next one, it is a great way to connect with your faith, play games and have fun. The next parish youth group will be Sunday 22nd September and I can’t wait to see all of you there!
Dates for your Diary:
Friday 31st August 8:00am – Father’s Day Breakfast, followed by a Prayer Celebration led by 2M
Tuesday 10th September – Stole Night for Confirmation Candidates, held at Holy Trinity, Curtin.
Thursday 12th September – Retreat Day for Confirmation Candidates, held at Holy Trinity, Curtin.
Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th – Sacrament of Confirmation at 7:00pm
Blessings for the week ahead,
Stephanie Burns
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)